How far is Ellington, MI from Flint, MI?
The driving distance from Ellington, MI to Flint, MI is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ellington and Flint.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellington and Flint.
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Start on East Caro Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · East Caro Road
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Turn left onto Ellington Street
2434 ft · 41 sec · Ellington Street
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Continue on Mertz Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Mertz Road
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Turn right onto West Sanilac Road
15.8 mi · 18 min · West Sanilac Road
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Continue on Holland Avenue
2 mi · 2 min · Holland Avenue
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Turn left onto South Gera Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · South Gera Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2.3 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Gera Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Gera Road
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Continue on North Clio Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Clio Road
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Turn slight left onto North Saginaw Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · North Saginaw Road
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Keep slight right to continue on North Saginaw Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Saginaw Road
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Continue on North Saginaw Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · North Saginaw Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 475 South
1978 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · UAW Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 21
1294 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Chavez Drive
1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive
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Turn right onto East Court Street
1317 ft · 32 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
28 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ellington and Flint.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Sanilac Road
Turn right onto West Sanilac Road
15.8 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ellington and Mostly Sunny near Flint.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ellington to Flint?
The road trip is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km) and usually takes 01h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Reese is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Ellington and 30.9 miles from Flint.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.96 one way or $15.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ellington and Mostly Sunny near Flint.
Stop Ideas Near Reese
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Reese.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ellington and Flint. Straight-line distance: 41.69 mi (67.1 km).
#1 Ellington
Township in Tuscola County, Michigan
| Population | 1,261 |
| Coordinates | 43.5539100, -83.3213400 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $7.96 | $15.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.97 | $17.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.82 | $19.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.19 | $22.38 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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